Jeremy Lamb is one of the top-rated shooting guards projected in the 2012 draft, but has struggled with a tendency to disappear against tough competition.

Many talent evaluators believe Lamb is too laid back, even going so far as to label the 6-foot-5 scoring guard as soft.

"I think that's his deal," said a Central Division executive. "It gives you a little bit (of concern) but that program's turned out a lot of good players. I think you have to give him the benefit of the doubt. If you can play for [coach Jim] Calhoun you can play for a lot of coaches. He's got some tools. He's really athletic. And people seem to like the kid, too. He's just pretty passive."

One opposing coach criticized Lamb’s effort and energy.

"When you give him space and you let him do his thing he's got it going pretty good," the coach said. "But when you get up in him and deny him the ball and make him work for his shot, he doesn't seem to be the most competitive guy. But he's good. He can shoot it. It just depends on how competitive he's going to be on that given day."